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(stăt′ĭks)n. (used with a sing. or pl. verb)
The equilibrium mechanics of stationary bodies.
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statics
(ˈstætɪks)n
(General Physics) (functioning as singular) the branch of mechanics concerned with the forces that produce a state of equilibrium in a system of bodies. Compare dynamics1
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stat•ics
(ˈstæt ɪks)n. (used with a sing. v.)
the branch of mechanics that deals with bodies at rest or forces in equilibrium.
[1650–60]
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stat·ics
(stăt′ĭks) The branch of physics that deals with objects that are not in motion and with forces that are offset or counterbalanced by each other.
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Noun | 1. | statics - the branch of mechanics concerned with forces in equilibrium mechanics - the branch of physics concerned with the motion of bodies in a frame of reference |
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